Foundation Degree in Food Innovation and Technology
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Course Duration
Full-time: 2 years
Full-time: 2 yearsFull-time: 2 years
Course Location
Loughry Campus
Foundation Degree in Food Innovation and Technology
The new Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Food Innovation and Technology is validated by Ulster University. The course has been redesigned to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to develop and produce innovative, nutritious and safe foods. The programme is delivered over two years, with semester 3 spent on an industry based work placement. During their placement students develop both their technical expertise and commercial awareness. Many graduates choose to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Degree at Loughry Campus. Those who enter employment take up posts in supervisory management within production, product development, training and quality control.
Course Entry Requirements
Applicants must satisfy Ulster University’s General Entrance Requirements for Ulster University and show evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE Grade C or equivalent) and, where specified within individual course entry requirements, in numeracy (GCSE grade C or equivalent).
Students must have achieved 48 UCAS points at A2 Level and have a Grade D or higher in a Science* related subject at A2 level. In addition, GCSE Science at Grade C or higher is also required. The initial offer standard may vary from year to year.
In addition, students need to provide evidence of passes in four different subjects, of which one should be at GCE Advanced Level (A Level Grades A to E) and three at GCSE Level (Grades A to C) or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification.
*Acceptable Science subjects at A2 Level: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Applied Science, Physics, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Science/Technology, Geography, Health and Social Care, Life and Health Sciences, Physical Education, Agricultural Science.
For other qualifications, including Irish Leaving Certificate, please consult the UCAS website Tariff Tables. Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.
To apply to this course please follow this link to the UCAS website
UCAS Course Code
Institution code: A45 Course code: BD46
Course content
Modules (Level 4:Year 1)
- Academic and professional skills
- Food microbiology
- Food processing and innovation
- Food quality and sensory science
- Nutritional chemistry
- Packaging technology
Modules (Level 5:Year 2)
- Applied investigative project
- Food safety and quality management
- Lean manufacture and continuous improvement
- Sustainable food innovation
- Work-based learning
Work placement
Semester one of the second year of this programme is dedicated to work-based learning. This allows students to develop technical and commercial expertise and at the same time complete an applied investigative project.
Additional qualifications
During the course, students may have the opportunity to achieve additional, nationally recognised qualifications to complement their course, which can give a competitive advantage in employment or career progression.
Course Progression
Depending on achievement, students may progress onto the Honours Degree programmes at Loughry Campus.
A wide range of posts are available in areas such as product development, production, quality and technical management and training.
Fees and funding support
For information about fees and funding support click here.
Loughry Campus
Loughry Campus aims to develop learners’ skills and competitiveness through education, training, business and technology programmes to meet the needs of the food industry.
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“When I visited Loughry on one of the Open Days, I was impressed with the friendly, warm atmosphere around the campus and knew that study at CAFRE would suit me. I really enjoy the practical elements of my course, the facilities are excellent. I intend to progress on to a Honours Degree course."
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